| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 60 | 2016-04-29 | Troop A | Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Livingston Parish Crash |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE April 29, 2016 Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Livingston Parish Crash Denham Springs, LA – Shortly before 4:00 am on April 29, 2016, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash involving a pedestrian on LA 16 south of Lockhart Rd. in Livingston Parish. The crash took the life of 46 year old Jason Taylor of Greenwell Springs, LA. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Taylor was walking in the middle of the southbound lane of LA 16 while wearing dark clothing. At the same time, 62 year old Larry Myrick of Clinton, LA was traveling southbound on LA 16 in a 2013 Dodge Ram. Myrick steered to the left in an attempt to avoid striking Taylor but was unable to avoid contact. Taylor was struck in the middle of the right southbound lane of LA 16 by the front right side of Myrick’s vehicle. Taylor sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Livingston Parish Coroner’s Office. Myrick was properly restrained and was not injured. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this crash but a toxicology sample will be taken from both Taylor and Myrick for analysis. Troopers urge pedestrians to maintain a heightened level of awareness while walking near the road. Simple precautions such as wearing reflective materials, avoiding distractions, and walking a safe distance from travel lanes while facing oncoming traffic could help prevent many pedestrian related crashes. Both motorists and pedestrians are urged to call *LSP (*577) to reach the nearest LSP Troop location to report hazardous roadway conditions or request assistance if needed. Contact Information: | |||
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